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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3800058

Lewis and Clark 161

Lewis and Clark 161's estimated average teacher salary is $64,768; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$64,768
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,371
Per-pupil spending
434
Students enrolled
55th
Pct. in ND
$64,768

Lewis and Clark 161 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $64,768, materially below the North Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 434 students.

  • 55th percentile for North Dakota
  • 28th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$64,768

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,371

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

434 students

Salary vs State Average 83.5%

16.5% below North Dakota average

Nationally, Lewis and Clark 161's estimated average out-pays 28% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Lewis and Clark 161's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$64,768 Top 72% higher than 28% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Lewis and Clark 161 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Lewis and Clark 161

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 434 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Lewis and Clark 161

Lewis and Clark 161 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 434 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,371. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $64,768, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3800058 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Dakota statewide average of $77,606, teacher pay in Lewis and Clark 161 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (24.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 55% of them.

On the budget side, Lewis and Clark 161 reports $8.8M in total expenditure against $8.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Lewis and Clark 161 compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the North Dakota average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Lewis and Clark 161 $64,768
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

Lewis and Clark 161 pays -30.0% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $20,371 vs $17,673

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$8.8M
Total Revenue
$8.8M
Total Expenditure
$2.5M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.9M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

Velva 1
$66,109
451 students
Nesson 2
$92,186
412 students
Cavalier 6
$57,324
412 students
South Heart 9
$64,595
411 students
Larimore 44
$55,681
395 students
Park River Area 8
$54,865
474 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lewis and Clark 161?

The average teacher salary in Lewis and Clark 161 is $64,768 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Lewis and Clark 161 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

Lewis and Clark 161 pays 16.5% less than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $64,768.

How does Lewis and Clark 161 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lewis and Clark 161 pays 24.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $64,768.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lewis and Clark 161?

Per-pupil spending in Lewis and Clark 161 runs approximately $20,371 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lewis and Clark 161?

Lewis and Clark 161 has 434 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lewis and Clark 161's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Lewis and Clark 161's total expenditure of $8.8M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Lewis and Clark 161's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.